There's lots of hilarity with super hero cartoons. I just watched a Hulk episode from the 2003 series that was still bad. It did star Ghost Rider though...had never seen that before. Now I know where my GR gif is from.

2003? You sure? I thought that last animated series was in the 90s.

heh,thought the same thing. Drawn well and voiced well.

Definitely. The villains, on the other hand, were fucked up. Remember Scorpion's old concept? He didn't even have a spike on his tail, just a nub. I don't think anyone would be able to tell what he was supposed to be without knowing his name.

Boy am I happy all three stomo pictures were nominated for best animated film usually I'd say it'd be between Pixar and Aardman but from what I've heard neither brought their A game this year though I have yet to see either Pirates or Brave, that said a B grade Pixar or Aardman film is usually better than anyone else's A game. I really do need to sit down and watch Pirates and buy and watch Brave. Paranorman I did see and it was excellent, Frankenweenie I just bought and will probably watch right after Pirates.

Oh wow, I forgot there were ED games released, Joe. I defiantly gotta check those out and I think I vaguely remember the commercials for them and remember cracking up when seeing them. Also, not liking ED2? It's like the only movie that has ever actually worked with the mix of horror and comedy like when....

in the opening Ash is drowning and they play on that until you're laughing and then BAM. Demon possessed Ash.

I hate it when a movie tries to do humor and horror like every single time it's done, but Dead By Dawn does it so perfectly and I have yet to see a proper horror/humor mash up since.

Also, DB, you really should check out the original if you like scary movies. It probably hasn't aged all that well, but it's quite different from the sequels. It's supposed to be all out horror, though there are a few moments towards the end where you can see some stuff that would evolve into ED2 and AoD, but it's done quite differently and with a different purpose. ED2 actually ignored a lot of it the original and condensed itself to pretty much a parody of the original. I can't say that you'll like Army of Darkness though since it becomes even more silly and is full of a lot of Three Stooges and monster movie homages and seems to get lost on people who aren't familiar with classic cinema.

Lol @ the Falcons, way to protect that lead. Exciting finish - it's a shame that the Seahawks came up short, but they'll be back next year. I think the Falcons are going to get steamrolled by the 49ers.

I hate it when a movie tries to do humor and horror like every single time it's done, but Dead By Dawn does it so perfectly and I have yet to see a proper horror/humor mash up since.

Now we're talkin,Neko! We're on common ground now.
I loved ED2 and even the critics,who usually roast horror flicks, call ED2 one of the best horror movies ever made. Perfect blend of the 2. 1 was all horror and 3 was more goofy, 2 was a great mix.
The hand fights,the dishes, the laughing jig, all great scenes.

I'm not too crazy bout BRave. I'll watch it but didn't make me eager to see it. Do wanna see the Pirates though and Paranorman.

Also, DB, you really should check out the original if you like scary movies.

Lucky Bastard. Did you get to talk to him at all?
I have to watch AOD again. I've only seen it a few times compared to 1&2 which I've seen numerous times.

Best game in the playoffs today. Too bad about the crappy play calling and bad clock management. I think it would've been amusing to see me act like a raving Seahawks fan because I would have rooted for them the rest of the way had they won today. Sea are damn fun to watch though. My Dad had said,well this game is over, when they were down 20. I just said...watch. Sea is never out of it. This is what they do.
But I knew playing in Atl, in the early game, was going to be a prob for them. They adjusted pretty well in the 2nd half, but not getting a score right before halftime, hurt.

Today is my first day of Spring classes and my teacher canceled the class because someone died. It's always the dead ones that keep me from succeeding in life. Good grief. That was the only class for today so, I guess I have the rest of the day to mess around.

Off to shoot my used gun tomorrow. I just cleaned it and it wasn't pretty. Oh, I named my gun Shelby.

This is my Shelby. There are many like her, but this one is mine!

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I miss my dad's bear hunting gun which he ended up partying ways with due to money issues. Looked just like Barry's Magnum from the REmake. I only got to fire it off once, but oh man it was powerful.

I'm thinking about picking up my own gun eventually after getting licensed. I would just be happy with a normal handgun for protection, and wouldn't mind going to the firing range. I don't know if I'd ever actually be able to fire at game no matter how delicious they are. I mean I eat burgers, but god I would never be able to kill a cow myself just to eat it.

they will eventually Digtal disturbation is very popular on the PC and heck even MS is following sut with games on demend

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I myself would hate everything to be exclusively digital, seeing as how I'm a collector and like to have a sense of ownership by feeling my own copy and its weight, and texture. If everything goes purely digital, I'm going to have to say I'm out of gaming for good, and will look to other hobbies, which I've been gradually gravitating towards as I get older anyway.

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I wouldn't mind owning a replica of Barry's magnum. It's just so sexy. I was talking to a friend about this earlier as well, and I also mentioned that Chris' Desert Eagle would be a cool addition as well. I think it's a Desert Eagle.

As for getting a gun for protection you might want to be careful with that because self defense doesn't necessarily keep you out of jail for killing someone these days.

They really can't go digital only unless they start with at minimum 500 gb hard drives. The way Microsoft especially is pricing hard drives would make the console too expensive. People won't pay $500 and up for a console in this economy. Perhaps if they allowed users to mount more than 1 hard drive, but I don't think they are thinking about that next gen.

Besides, like I said if they want their products on the shelf at target, Walmart etc they need to have physical media to drive console sales. Also think of how many people buy video games as gifts. I guarantee that most people won't buy a digital copy and will buy them something else instead. Can't unwrap a digital download, can you? I foresee people choosing digital more and more but not exclusively next gen. Also, I personally would miss some of the fun collectors editions that come with a hard copy of a game.

There are still CDs being sold and DVDs next to blurays, just because there is a push to something new doesn't mean the consumer wants only the new way. Also, drm and always on Internet games connection even for single player games are a reason to be weary of going digital only. Not to mention the security risks behind cloud based saves...

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There are gift cards and digital download cards for game consoles. I know a lot people like those for a gift. Unless it's a gym membership or a gift card to a fast food resturant, then you are bound to have a bad day.

I'm thinking about picking up my own gun eventually after getting licensed. I would just be happy with a normal handgun for protection, and wouldn't mind going to the firing range. I don't know if I'd ever actually be able to fire at game no matter how delicious they are. I mean I eat burgers, but god I would never be able to kill a cow myself just to eat it.

But yeah, getting off topic a bit here, but congratulations man.

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Yeah, I would never make it hunting. I'd have a hard time shooting an innocent animal, like a cow or a deer. A person on the other hand...

The big rumor going around these days is new female Ash is Ash's daughter and Bruce may have a cameo.

Now THAT I could get behind. That would be good. Thanks for the info,Gerald.

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That would be kind of weird if Ash is Ash's daughter because what kind of fucked up world would allow the same disaster to happen to two different generations. Unless the family is curse to repeat the same disaster every new generation.

Boy am I happy all three stomo pictures were nominated for best animated film usually I'd say it'd be between Pixar and Aardman but from what I've heard neither brought their A game this year though I have yet to see either Pirates or Brave, that said a B grade Pixar or Aardman film is usually better than anyone else's A game. I really do need to sit down and watch Pirates and buy and watch Brave. Paranorman I did see and it was excellent, Frankenweenie I just bought and will probably watch right after Pirates.

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I put my vote for Rise of the Guardians just because it's a great movie for every holiday and was actually something cool and fresh.

I didn't care for Pixar's last three films; Toy Story 3, Cars 2, and Brave. Pixar has been lacking lately just because I think they are afraid to try anything new right now for risk of loosing money, but when has Pixar ever had to do that? I think they got it backwards because people don't want sequels or prequels, duh.

I also watched Paranorman and Frankenwennie. They were both great, but as I said before I had to buy Frankenweenie for sentimental purposes. I don't care to own any other current animated films.

I did also see Wreck-it-Ralph, which was a great one by far. Pirates? Might eventually watch it.

Today is my first day of Spring classes and my teacher canceled the class because someone died. It's always the dead ones that keep me from succeeding in life. Good grief. That was the only class for today so, I guess I have the rest of the day to mess around.

As for getting a gun for protection you might want to be careful with that because self defense doesn't necessarily keep you out of jail for killing someone these days.

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Those self-defense laws can be messy. You protect yourself from someone with a knife of gun, then you do time for manslaughter. Unless you're Liam Neeson. If he can get away with fist fighting a wolf, he can get away with anything.

Looks like I'll be checking out the new DmC. All you Dante fans still hatin' on it? It looks great.

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It actually sounds like Ninja Theory pulled it off, the game looks promising. Sounds like they nailed the combat too. Some fans are still hating, though it seems like it's mostly over Dante's new look.

I got a fast food gift card a few years ago from my manager at Christmas time. I actually might have been ok if it was for Wendy's or Subway but it was for Mcdonalds...bleh. We ended up up using it like a year and a half later on a road trip getting breakfast a couple times (4 days of driving to and from Florida). I think the only things I like at Mcd's anymore are shamrock shakes & I still have a weakness for the mcchicken, and on a very rare occasion a Quarter Pounder w/ no onions. So help me god if there's no grill slip on my box when I order it lol.

Looks like I'll be checking out the new DmC. All you Dante fans still hatin' on it? It looks great.

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It actually sounds like Ninja Theory pulled it off, the game looks promising. Sounds like they nailed the combat too. Some fans are still hating, though it seems like it's mostly over Dante's new look.

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Well, he does look awful. And it doesn't help that the previous design was pretty awesome. But I'd still play the game

Exactly. Condemning a game over a character design, no matter how crappy, is just silly. I would rather play the game in full before making a final judgement. The one thing that worried me was that the last Ninja Theory game I played, Enslaved, was WAY too easy. The narrative saved it for me though. That, and Andy Serkis. But yes, "New" Dante does look awful.

I feel like Mia from the new Evil Dead is Cheryl's equivalent, and David is Ash. He even has the blue shirt. I do remember hearing about the whole female Ash thing, though. I guess we'll see how it plays out--looks great. Also, I'm with Mis and nlrb about Jessica Chastain and Jane Levy. Both are gorgeous and very talented.

As for DmC: I had the chance to finish it this weekend, and I really liked it. The characters and story are great and the combat is ridiculously deep and satisfying. You're constantly getting new weapons and unlocking combos. So much to do. I didn't have a problem with Dante's appearance, and I grew to like him a lot as the game went on.

Sounds like I don't need to say this to you, but I'd just advise that everyone (especially fans of the older games) go into it with an open mind. It's campy and at times it does try too hard, but it really is a great game.

Sounds like I don't need to say this to you, but I'd just advise that everyone (especially fans of the older games) go into it with an open mind. It's campy and at times it does try too hard, but it really is a great game.

Oh! And another plus about it: No QTEs. At all.

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No QTEs?

Honestly, the game looks pretty fun. Just watched a bit of footage on Youtube. Only watched a few minutes though, don't wanna spoil it.

I saw Wreck It-Ralph, too and loved the heck out of it. I've always associated that running into the wall thing with Resident Evil (you know what I'm talking about if you played Classic RE) and there's actually a moment where one of the characters does that because he's drunk. It was such a clever joke, and now every time that happens to me on RE2, I'm just going to go by Wreck It-Ralph logic and say it's because Leon has been drinking.

Thought I was going to hate Sarah Silverman's character, but she actually did really good, and I almost cried because she was able to sell a certain so perfectly. I have yet to see Paranorman, and I didn't like Brave at all. Frankenweenie on the other hand, I can't wait to see that because I remember loving the original when I was little.

As for Devil May Cry, it's a fun game series. Not too fond of DMC4 or the reboot's redesign and canon bashing.

As for Devil May Cry, it's a fun game series. Not too fond of DMC4 or the reboot's redesign and canon bashing.

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I liked DMC4, but DMC3 was definitely the best. The problem with the reboot...well, there are several. One is that it was completely unnecessary. Another is that now instead of being just a fun, lighthearted, over the top game, they tried to make it dark, edgy, and mature--and did the opposite. It comes off as cheesy and immature on accident.

I'm not saying I won't have fun with it when I eventually play it, but I already know it won't stack up to the originals (except for DMC2, but that wasn't good anyway).

@surprise1 Oh, definitely. I would consider each fight a puzzle alone. Enemies start out easy enough to familiarize you with the combat, but new enemy types or variations are thrown in steadily to keep things interesting.

As for Devil May Cry, it's a fun game series. Not too fond of DMC4 or the reboot's redesign and canon bashing.

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I liked DMC4, but DMC3 was definitely the best. The problem with the reboot...well, there are several. One is that it was completely unnecessary. Another is that now instead of being just a fun, lighthearted, over the top game, they tried to make it dark, edgy, and mature--and did the opposite. It comes off as cheesy and immature on accident.

I'm not saying I won't have fun with it when I eventually play it, but I already know it won't stack up to the originals (except for DMC2, but that wasn't good anyway).

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I agree with this the franchise was fairly new and they could have just called it DMC5 considering that there was only 3 sequals personally I don't believe in reboots but that's just me

regardless what i thought about the game before I did enjoy the demo quite a lot actually although I doubt it will surpass DMC3

I saw Wreck It-Ralph, too and loved the heck out of it.

It was okey I wish he went to more video games seriously like you know maybe pac man,sonic or metal gear to name a few

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It's good to keep them as cameos because you don't want to mess with the central arch considering it's an animated film and going into too much depth would have taken too much time to do and would have taken the focus off the specific plot. I do understand what you mean and having Wreck-it-Ralph shorts would allow more interaction with other game icons.

I liked DMC4, but DMC3 was definitely the best. The problem with the reboot...well, there are several. One is that it was completely unnecessary. Another is that now instead of being just a fun, lighthearted, over the top game, they tried to make it dark, edgy, and mature--and did the opposite. It comes off as cheesy and immature on accident.

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I thought DMC4 was pretty fun, but I don't feel the need to play it again. Didn't like replaying levels with Dante as well. Seemed more like filler than anything. Should have just let you play as Dante from the start, or as an unlockable. Borrow 3 from a friend a few years ago and though it was pretty awesome. Almost didn't want to give it back.

Seriously. I was always prepared during cutscenes, and it wasn't until like halfway through that I realized I could just sit back and enjoy.

I really DID like the game. A lot. Just was too easy. Was difficult to die from the platforming even. Characters were so good though.

What difficulty did you play on? I remember doing my first playthrough on the hardest difficulty, and there were quite a few battles that were almost infuriating, hahaha.

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So no QTEs...

I played Enslaved on normal. Shoulda gone for the higher difficulty like with Alan Wake and Darksiders. Of course, I didn't expect a cakewalk. I may pick it up and play it again. That opening level was badass.

I thought DMC4 was pretty fun, but I don't feel the need to play it again. Didn't like replaying levels with Dante as well. Seemed more like filler than anything. Should have just let you play as Dante from the start, or as an unlockable. Borrow 3 from a friend a few years ago and though it was pretty awesome. Almost didn't want to give it back.

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Yeah, the part with Dante was fun because of his different moves, but it was also a retread because of the areas. I liked the Devil Bringer that was introduced with Nero, though. And yeah, DMC3 is one of my favorite games of all time.

Yeah, the part with Dante was fun because of his different moves, but it was also a retread because of the areas. I liked the Devil Bringer that was introduced with Nero, though. And yeah, DMC3 is one of my favorite games of all time.

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Heh, I knew it was Devil Something, just couldn't quite remember. That was probably my favourite addition to the gameplay. Gave Nero's combat a slightly different feel, which was nice. Kinda gave it a "God of War" flair to some of the boss fights too. I liked the sword as well, The Red Queen. I found the way the trigger helped boost your attacks interesting. Still no replacement for Dante though, with the different combat styles.